For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
If you have the odd feeling that the word around you is unreal, dreamlike or distorted, you are experiencing a moment of derealization. This psychiatric symptom can be scary, but if it's a mild feeling that passes quickly, it isn't necessarily cause for concern. Derealization is not a common side effect of caffeine.
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If you purchase an over-the-counter expectorant, the active ingredient is almost certain to be guaifenesin. Guaifenesin thins secretions in the lungs and nasal passages, makes it easier to cough up phlegm and eases lung congestion. Guaifenesin has few side effects when taken at recommended dosages.
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Chili, that deliciously spicy Tex-Mex stew, can be good, bad or indifferent for constipation depending on the recipe. Traditional Texas chili con carne, or chili with meat, contains no beans, few vegetables and only a little dietary fiber.
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Diarrhea causes more missed days of work and school than any health problem other than the common cold, according to the Cleveland Clinic. This common malady usually goes away on its own, and fasting won't help resolve it more quickly. In fact, fasting during a bout of diarrhea may be counterproductive.
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Gout patients must avoid foods high in the organic chemical purine to prevent outbreaks. Purine increases uric acid in the body, which can crystallize in the joints and cause gout attacks. Some high-protein foods, such as meats, seafood and poultry, are purine rich, but most protein-shake ingredients are not.
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